Lightweight Workflow System For Enterprise Application Integration - Of Bwf,

As the enterprises are informed and connected more deeply, the basic network establishment and the workgroup computing environment are getting better and better. It makes possible that workflow technique can be applied and implemented in the enterprises. Workflow technique is also being regarded more and more as a effective way to implement integration of business processes.The author of this article takes part in developing a workflow managementsystem-BWF in the work period for his graduate degree. This system which isapplied in a platform for finance business development has great reliability and agility and is adapt in integrating the applications of finical businesses. This article will discuss the author's research and practice in the developing course.The major work of the author is to develop a prototype system of workflow management based on workflow referenced model which is a general framework given by Workflow Management Coalition. The characteristics of this prototype are: increasing compatibility between workflow description tools and execution services by using standand XML document format; an explaining and executing system of a self defined script language that is used in help describing the flow model and increasing the complication of workflow model; and flexible dynamic data management which enlarge the integration abilities of business application. This article will firstly introduce related concept of workflow then expatiate the developing thought and implementation methods and sum up the deficiencies of current work and latter work orientation finally.